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In the 1920s and 1930s, Vanvooren was one of the most celebrated carrosseries, building glorious bodies for many motor companies, but as with many French companies, they had a hard time during the war. After being bombed in 1943, it re-opened on a very small scale in 1947 but built only about a dozen cars before closing.
This car was the last to leave the workshop in Courbevoie, Paris, in 1950. Little is known of this car's early ownership history but it spent almost all of its life in France. In the 1970s, this coupe was owned by four-time World Rally Champion and president of the Federation Francaise des Sports Automobiles, Bernard Consten. The current owner acquired the car in 2014 and has just restored it, preserving as much of the original metalwork and interior features as possible. The 2016 Pebble Beach Concours was the car's first appearance outside of Europe.
This car was the last to leave the workshop in Courbevoie, Paris, in 1950. Little is known of this car's early ownership history but it spent almost all of its life in France. In the 1970s, this coupe was owned by four-time World Rally Champion and president of the Federation Francaise des Sports Automobiles, Bernard Consten. The current owner acquired the car in 2014 and has just restored it, preserving as much of the original metalwork and interior features as possible. The 2016 Pebble Beach Concours was the car's first appearance outside of Europe.
2018 Artcurial : Retromobile
Pre-Auction Estimates :
€250,000-€350,000
Sale Price :
USD $350,448 (€ 286,080.00)
1950 Delahaye 135M Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Delahaye 135M
(Data based on Model Year 1950 sales)
1950 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet By Barou Chassis#: 805006 Sold for USD$335,000 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1950 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet Luxe par Chapron Chassis#: 801602 Sold for USD$88,248 2022 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | |
1950 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet présumé Barou Chassis#: 805006 Sold for USD$164,565 2022 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1950 Delahaye 135 MS Cabriolet by Saoutchik Chassis#: 801610 Sold for USD$463,950 2021 RM Sothebys : The Guikas Collection | |
1950 Delahaye 135 M cabriolet Estérel par Guilloré Chassis#: 801365 Sold for USD$142,636 2020 Artcurial : André Trigano Collection | |
1950 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet Coachwork by Saoutchik of Paris Chassis#: 801746 Sold for USD$335,000 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
1950 Delahaye 135 M coach Vanvooren Chassis#: 801621 Sold for USD$350,448 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1950 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Atlas by Carrosserie Guilloré Chassis#: 801636 Sold for USD$308,000 2016 The Finest : The Elegance at Hershey | |
1950 DELAHAYE 135 M CABRIOLET ATLAS Chassis#: 801636 Sold for USD$363,000 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1950 DELAHAYE 135M 3.6-LITRE COUPÉ Chassis#: 801428 Sold for USD$89,488 2014 COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA | |
1950 Delahaye Type 135M Coupe Chassis#: 801428 Sold for USD$87,489 2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia | |
1950 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Letourneur et Marchand Chassis#: 801348 Sold for USD$142,110 2012 RM Auctions at Monaco |
Delahaye 135Ms That Failed To Sell At Auction
1950 Delahaye 135M's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1950 Delahaye 135M Convertible By Franay | 801638 | 2022 RM Sothebys : London | $190,000 | $240,000 | |
1950 Delahaye 135M Cabriolet by Franay | 801638 | 2018 RM Sothebys : London | |||
1950 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Atlas Coachwork by Carrosserie Guilloré | 801636 | 2018 Bonhams : Quail Lodge | $250,000 | $350,000 | |
1950 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Atlas by Guilloré | 801636 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
1950 Delahaye 135 M Cabriolet Atlas | 801636 | 2014 Bonhams The Scottsdale Auction | $500,000 | $650,000 | |
1950 Delahaye Type 135M 3.6-Litre Coupe | 2012 Bonhams The Beaulieu Sale Collectors' Motor Cars | $60,000 | $80,000 | ||
1950 Delahaye 135M Coupe | 801428 | 2012 Bonhams Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | $90,000 | $120,000 |
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